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Iran says Strait of Hormuz open, offers safe passage for Japanese ships amid tensions
TOKYO, March 21 — Iran is willing to help Japanese ships sail a vital route for global fuel supplies, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told Kyodo News in an interview published today Japan depends on crude oil imports from the Middle East, most
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King and Queen perform Aidilfitri prayers at Istana Negara, joined by Anwar and Cabinet members
KUALA LUMPUR, March 21 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim and Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, King and Queen of Malaysia, today performed Aidiltiri prayers at Surau Utama Istana Negara here. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and his wife, Datuk
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Expert urges mask‑wearing and self‑care during Aidilfitri to curb TB spread
KANGAR, MARCH 21 — In the merriment of celebrating Hari Raya Aidilfitri, the community also needs to be aware of self-care aspects when visiting during the festive season and attending open houses to curb the spread of tuberculosis (TB), which
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Sultan Mizan calls for Aidilfitri to serve as a bridge to strengthen unity
KUALA TERENGGANU, March 21 — The Sultan of Terengganu, Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin, called for Aidilfitri to be used as a bridge to strengthen unity and harmony in the lives of the multiracial community in the state. In his message
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Malaysia, Pakistan renew commitment to West Asia de‑escalation, says PM
NEW DELHI, March 21 — Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and his Malaysian counterpart Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim yesterday agreed to continue efforts to promote peace in West Asia amid the US-Israeli strikes on Iran. The two leaders spoke in
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US lifts some sanctions on Iranian oil to ease supply crunch amid war
WASHINGTON, March 21 — The US Treasury yesterday temporarily lifted sanctions on Iranian oil already loaded onto vessels, in Washington’s latest step to stem a supply crisis over the Middle East war. The authorization allows for the delivery and sale
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Nearly 700 dogs and cats rescued from overcrowded California shelter in possible US record operation
LOS ANGELES, March 21 — About 400 dogs and 300 cats were rescued yesterday from an animal shelter north of Los Angeles in potentially the largest such operation in US history, officials said. The animals were found living in poor conditions
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UK allows US to use bases for strikes on Iran-linked threats
LONDON, March 21 — Britain has authorised the United States to use its bases to strike Iranian sites threatening the Strait of Hormuz shipping lane, the government said yesterday. Since the war began on February 28, Britain has allowed the
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Trump hints at winding down Iran war but rules out ceasefire
TEHRAN, March 21 — President Donald Trump said yesterday that United States was considering “winding down” military operations against Iran but was not seeking a ceasefire with the Islamic republic. Iran’s new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei meanwhile claimed in a message
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From Europe to Asia, governments move to shield households from soaring energy costs as Malaysia boosts petrol subsidies to RM2b
KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 — Governments worldwide are trying to shield consumers from soaring energy costs resulting from the US-Israeli war on Iran. Here’s how different countries are responding: India India, the world’s fourth-largest refiner, will review its fuel exports
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